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Reason Foundation advances a free society by developing, applying, and promoting libertarian principles, including individual liberty, free markets, and the rule of law.
Reason Foundation produces respected public policy research on a variety of issues and publishes the critically-acclaimed Reason magazine. Together, our top-tier think tank and political and cultural magazine reach a diverse, influential audience, advancing the values of choice, individual freedom and limited government.
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45th Anniversary Celebration, Washington D.C., June 19
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Dr. Carl Hart on Drug Use, Los Angeles, June 21
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Lunch with Rep. Dana Rohrabacher at Reason, Los Angeles, Date TBA
Jul 05, 2013
Book Party: The Kennedy Chronicles, Los Angeles, July 25
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Book Party: The Kennedy Chronicles, New York City, July 31
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45th Anniversary Celebration, Seattle, August 15
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The Reason Media Awards featuring the Bastiat Prize for Journalism
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Reason Cruise 2014
Feb 09 - 16, 2014
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